Tangible air

An Interactive Installation for Visualising Audience Engagement

Conference paper (2017)

Authors

Thomas Röggla Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI)
Chen Wang Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI)
Lilia Perez Romero Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI)
Jack Jansen Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI)
Pablo Cesar , Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI)
Copyright: © 2017 Thomas Röggla, Chen Wang, Lilia Perez Romero, Jack Jansen, Pablo Cesar
DOI
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https://doi.org/10.1145/3059454.3078708
Sensors Data visualization GSR Cultural experiences Interactive art Physical installation Shared experiences
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Published Date

2017

Language

English

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Abstract

This article presents an end-to-end system for capturing physiological sensor data and visualising it on a real-time graphic dashboard and as part of an art installation. More specifically, it describes an event where the level of engagement of the audience was measured by means of Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) sensors and of the presenter through a sweater fitted with GSR, ECG and acceleration sensors. The gathered data was presented in real-time through a visualisation projected onto a screen and a physical electro-mechanical installation, which would change the height of helium-filled balloons depending on the atmosphere in the auditorium. Thereby trying to create a tangible way of making the invisible visible.

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